UPRISES Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of uprise

as in hills

an upward slope the sharp uprise leading up to the fortress would make an assault extremely difficult

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uprises

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verb

present tense third-person singular of uprise

as in rises

to leave one's bed uprise! we have lots of work to do today!

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as in climbs

to move or extend upward as we went from the coast into the state's interior, the land gradually began uprising and eventually we were on mountainous terrain

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Noun

Both clubs sit on hills surrounded by pine trees, offering a cool escape from the city and a novel way to immerse yourself in something that has become a fixture of 2026 Medellín.

— Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Scientists found one of these animals a century ago in a rock formation in the hills of Mokattam, southeast of Cairo — the same rock formation that was quarried to build the Sphinx of Giza.

— Elijah Wolfson, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

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As the cost of petrochemical feedstocks for virgin synthetics rises by as much as 60 percent or more, the price difference between virgin and bio-based options is getting smaller.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
As atmospheric carbon rises to levels beyond precedent in human history and consequently raises the global temperature to levels unprecedented on the human scale, the importance of places where carbon is sequestered becomes ever greater.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of rises

Noun

The route has seen barefoot ascents, no-hands ascents, and, the clearest indicator of its difficulty, an ascent by a climber wearing roller skates.

— Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
Visit Greece recommends June through October as the most accessible period for climbing; winter ascents require specialized experience and equipment.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ascents

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Washington’s offensive line poses too many questions even if Daniels ascends.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
When a bird ascends during a migratory flight, a barometric geolocator records a steep drop in air pressure, capturing the timing of departure and arrival for every stop along a bird’s migration route.

— Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

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His delivery is a stark contrast to the recording, which soars almost reluctantly, and his voice is as determined as ever.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
San Miguel de Allende is celebrated for its thriving arts and culinary scenes, as well as Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, the neo-Gothic church that soars above the historic city’s central plaza.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

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